Madonna fans got a rare sight of her on Tuesday when her friend Maha Dakhil posted a series of unfiltered photos to commemorate the pop icon’s 65th birthday.
The hitmaker could be seen in the same black and white outfit she showed off in her own social media posts, indicating it was snapped during her festivities in Lisbon, Portugal.
But unlike Madonna’s own posts, Maha didn’t shy away from the filters and shared what appeared to be pretty clear images of her and the Material Girl.
The singer’s fans had a very different image of her when she posted loud but slick videos on her TikTok account on Wednesday.
Maha, who is co-head of Motiona PIctures & International Film Groups at the prestigious Creative Artists Agency (CAA), beamed while wearing a lacy white blouse that hung loosely over her shoulder as she posed with Madonna in the blink of an eye. ‘eye.
Closer to reality: Madonna, 65, appeared with unusually natural skin in a rare unfiltered photo from her 65th birthday in Lisbon, Portugal, shared by her talent agent friend Maha Dakhil
The musician was dressed in a short-sleeved black shrug with white tiger-like stripes.
Her long blonde hair obscured it in the photo, but she teamed the top with a black lace corset and baggy black pants with a similar striped pattern and an illustration of a roaring panther on the front.
Maha clutched one of Madonna’s black-gloved hands in hers as they sat posing for the photo.
Unlike Madonna’s usual photos and videos, which feature her with extremely smooth, detailless skin, the photo showcased her natural complexion while highlighting her incredible age-defying beauty.
‘Happy birthday to my dear sister, ‘Amazing married bride’ Viva with this bada** life force. I cherish you,’ Maha said in her caption.
She included a second photo of herself beaming as she followed Madonna through the streets of Lisbon as she continued her birthday celebrations.
The Like A Prayer singer was now dressed in a cream-colored ensemble covered in red and black abstract patterns, and she wore angular white cat-eye sunglasses invigorated with a jeweled crust around the edges of the frames.
Meanwhile, her celeb agent pal stuck with a simple black dress so she wouldn’t steal the show.
Although Madonna always looked effortlessly young, the photos showed her skin more clearly than the ultra-smooth photos and videos she posts on her own social media accounts.
Smooth face: As if to demonstrate, Madonna looked younger than ever when she posted a short video of herself on TikTok later on Wednesday
They appeared to be followed by a large crowd of revelers on their way to their final destination.
The triumphant birthday messages came a day after Madonna announced postponed dates for her celebration tour, following a health battle sparked by a serious bacterial infection.
Although she didn’t share exactly what infection she had, she shared her gratitude shortly after she was released from hospital in late June.
‘I felt your love. I am on the road to recovery and am incredibly grateful for all the blessings in my life,” she wrote.
And to celebrate her new lease of life, Madonna Louise Ciccone shared a video on TikTok captioned “Happy birthday to me!” which saw the singer appear younger than ever with a remarkably smooth face.
In true Madonna fashion, things got a little risque when she lifted her arms to reveal a black lace bra and signature corset under a silk top.
Madonna toasted her 65th birthday at an intimate dinner party in Lisbon, Portugal – where she resided between 2017 and 2020 – on Tuesday evening as the clock struck midnight.
In a video shared on social media, the mother-of-six was seen having dinner with friends and family as she gave a short speech, saying: “It’s great to be alive!”
Getting into the birthday beat: In true Madonna fashion, things got risque when she lifted her arms to reveal a black lace bra and signature corset under a silk top
Strike a pose: Madonna shared this close-up on Wednesday, her 65th birthday, telling fans she read all her birthday messages
According to The news from Portugalthe performer will remain in Portugal’s coastal capital until the weekend.
“She landed with about 30 friends from all over the world, on a normal plane because she is an environmentalist, she gave up her private plane a few years ago,” revealed CMTV columnist Adriano Silva Martins.
The Holiday hitmaker is spending the night at the Pestana Palace hotel.
Ahead of his milestone birthday, the Ray of Light superstar also shared a series of photos on his official Instagram account from a recent birthday celebration for fellow Leo son Rocco, who turned 23 on August 11.
While Madge continues to battle her fair share of haters for refusing to tone down her penchant for provocation, few can argue that she remains a true living legend in the music industry.
Her most recent song – a collaboration with The Weeknd – is currently on the Billboard Hot 100, racking up over 170 million streams on Spotify, where she has over 41 million monthly listeners, making her the 62nd most listened to in the world on the platform.
Released on June 17, the song Popular pushed Madonna into the exclusive club of having reached the Billboard Hot 100 chart in five separate decades; 80s, 90s, 2000s, 10s and now 20s.
Cher is the only other female artist to achieve the same status.
Madonna is 65 years old! The Queen of Pop looks stunning in recently shared photos – as she prepares for a rescheduled world tour and new music release
Dress up: Madonna looked stunning in a dress from the Temperley London boutique designed by Alice Temperley
On the mend: The Queen of Pop recently postponed her final world tour dates after suffering a serious bacterial infection
Party on: Madge shared this snap from a recent birthday celebration for her fellow Leo son Rocco, who turned 23 on August 11
Partygoers: According to a report, Madonna ‘landed with about 30 friends from all over the world, on a normal plane because she is an environmentalist’
Everything party? The Ray Of Light star posed in her hotel room after a night out
Family: Madonna’s children Mercy James and David Banda were pictured at the recent celebration
Every other artist to debut on the Billboard Hot 100 in five decades or more has been male solo artists like Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson or all-male bands like the Rolling Stones and Santana.
It doesn’t stop there either.
Recently, the singer teased fans that she’s been working on new music in the studio, with super producer Max Martin, known for making mega-hits for Katy Perry, Britney Spears and Kelly Clarkson.
Although she has yet to confirm details of what would be her 15th studio album, it is clear that Madonna intends to continue her musical legacy.
